Post subject: feel better at first and then worse on cpap | Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 2:12 pm

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Why would I feel better the first couple days on cpap but then progressively worse as though I'm not getting enough air?

A few years ago I started suffering from apnea really bad. I've never had a study but my dad had it and he was a sleep tech and director of a sleep lab so I knew what it was. I began using his machine (he had passed away) with a new mask. It took about 3 weeks to feel better but I was waking up feeling pretty good and clearheaded every morning. Then my mask started giving me trouble and I could no longer use it. I did several things to reduce my apnea w/o cpap so that I felt okay. But, not feeling really good I have tried using it again about 4 times with different masks. Each time it seems I feel much better the first couple days, and I'm like great, it's working. Then I feel worse and worse like I'm starved of oxygen so I feel even worse than without it. However, I still often get tired easily and feel lousy. I would use it if it would help. Any insight to help me solve the mystery would be appreciated, and I will make a donation. I have sleepyhead data but not sure which nights to post. Thanks

Why would I feel better the first couple days on cpap but then progressively worse as though I'm not getting enough air?

A few years ago I started suffering from apnea really bad. I've never had a study but my dad had it and he was a sleep tech and director of a sleep lab so I knew what it was. I began using his machine (he had passed away) with a new mask. It took about 3 weeks to feel better but I was waking up feeling pretty good and clearheaded every morning. Then my mask started giving me trouble and I could no longer use it. I did several things to reduce my apnea w/o cpap so that I felt okay. But, not feeling really good I have tried using it again about 4 times with different masks. Each time it seems I feel much better the first couple days, and I'm like great, it's working. Then I feel worse and worse like I'm starved of oxygen so I feel even worse than without it. However, I still often get tired easily and feel lousy. I would use it if it would help. Any insight to help me solve the mystery would be appreciated, and I will make a donation. I have sleepyhead data but not sure which nights to post. Thanks

Obstructive events, (OA and H) are almost always lessened with more pressure.

With some people, the extra ventilation that EPR gives can cause some CAs.

So, raise your minimum so that the machine doesn't spend so much time going down to a pressure that's too low for you (and causing more events), and drop the EPR some to see if that makes the CAs better.

Post subject: Re: feel better at first and then worse on cpap | Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 9:23 am

Joined: Sat May 12, 2018 1:46 pmPosts: 6

Okay thanks. Since I first posted this, I adjusted my wedge pillow I use to elevate my head and I'm doing tongue exercises and I feel much better. I doubt I need to use cpap now but it's good to know anyway

Okay thanks. Since I first posted this, I adjusted my wedge pillow I use to elevate my head and I'm doing tongue exercises and I feel much better. I doubt I need to use cpap now but it's good to know anyway

Ridiculous statement..What was your AHI when you were diagnosed with OSA?....Unless you have a sleep study that shows you no longer have a problem, you should use the machine.

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